The Secretary of the Senate, Information Office, issues, compiles and distributes publications providing an overview or summary of the legislative process and procedural operations within the Senate. View a list of Senate and other legislative publications.

The Minnesota Senate provides an education program designed to provide the opportunity for secondary education students to learn the legislative process. Participating Minnesota colleges and universities grant college credit to a student working for a Senator. The internships vary in length because of differing college requirement and the differing needs of individual Senators.

Each year the Senate administers a booth at the Minnesota State Fair. Staff assist public in identifying their district and legislators, answer inquiries regarding the legislature and legislative process, and demonstrate new and existing technology features.

The Secretary of the Senate, Information Office, provides legislative information and production services to public and Senate members and employees. The Senate Information Office functions under the jurisdiction of the Committee on Rules and Administration, under the direction of the Secretary of the Senate.

The Senate Information Office distributes information produced by the Senate Index Office, Journal page references produced by Senate Journal Production Office, and Senate Publications materials produced by Senate Publications Office.

Other services include helping members of the public identify their legislators and answering general questions about the Legislature. In addition, staff members direct requests for information about other state departments and federal agencies to the appropriate sources.

The Senate Information Office provides toll-free telephone numbers to enable citizens of the metropolitan area and Greater Minnesota to obtain general information about the Minnesota Senate. The Senate is committed to making the legislative process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need assistance accessing the Senate website or other documents using a Teletypwriter (TTY) machine, please contact us at the numbers provided.

Metropolitan Area Telephone

Public Inquiries:

651.296.0504

Greater Minnesota Telephone, toll-free

Public Inquiries:

888.234.1112

TTY:

800.627.3529 Toll-Free or dial 7-1-1 on a machine

Special Needs Access

Please refer to the Special Needs Access topic in the Frequently Asked Questions About the Minnesota Legislature publication provided by the Legislative Reference Library.

Legislative Inquiries

Public inquiries about the legislative process are accommodated by telephone, email, or in person.